Top Schools

The top-ranked school in Washington DC with a ministry program is Howard University, which is located in Washington. In 2010, it was ranked 30th nationwide.
34 students graduated with a degree in ministry from Howard University in 2010.
The tuition rate at Howard University was $18,120 per year.

Catholic University of America, which is located in Washington, is the second-ranked school in Washington DC that has a ministry program. It received a ranking of 32nd in the country in 2010.
16 students graduated with degree in ministry from Catholic University of America in 2010.
Tuition at Catholic University of America was $33,780 per year.

The third-largest ministry school in Washington DC is Wesley Theological Seminary, which is located in Cambridge.

Cost

If you are hoping to attend one of Washington DC's ministry schools, you can expect to pay an average tuition of $17,300 per year, though tuition can range from $33,780 per year to $18,120 per year.
In 2010, the following Washington DC ministry schools had the highest tuition rates:

Catholic University of America - located in Washington, students are charged $33,780 per year

Howard University - located in Washington, students are charged $18,120 per year

The lowest tuition rates at Washington DC ministry schools were charged at the following schools:

Howard University - located in Washington, students are charged $18,120 per year

Catholic University of America - located in Washington, students are charged $33,780 per year

A ministry degree from a Washington DC school... what next?

The highest percentage of ministry graduates in Washington DC pursue careers as a minister.
280 ministers were working in Washington DC in 2010.
The Washington DC counties with the largest populations of ministers are:

County - 660 ministers

Salary

A minister in Washington DC makes an average of $61,100 per year.
In 2010, however, some Washington DC ministers earned as little as less than $24,590 per year or as much as more than $79,150 per year.
The counties in Washington DC with the highest average salary for a minister are:

County - $47,440 per year

More Information

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